Vision Logo 2
Apprenticeship Vacancies Event | Thursday 22 June, 5.30-7.30pm
Speak to employers, view current vacancies, apply on the night!
BOOK NOW

Chemistry A Level - Level 3

Overview

The Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College can no longer offer any places for academic year 2023/2024 as the A Level provision for the Sixth Form is now full.

However, if you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please complete an online application. This will not guarantee you a place, but should a place become available, we will contact you to discuss. Applications to the waiting list will be processed on a first come, first served basis.

Please note, we will contact you to understand your career aspirations to discuss alternative options that may be available.

Chemistry plays an important role in the modern world and has a huge impact on our lives. Chemists are involved in a diverse range of careers from developing medicines to analytical roles in industry or healthcare.

During this course you will build and develop your knowledge of many chemical principles including reacting amounts, structures, bonding, energetics, equilibria and organic chemistry. The course is delivered through a combination of practical work that will develop your skills as a chemist, interactive lessons and independent study.

What does it combine with?


Start dates and fees

Start DateCodeActions
September 20231509Apply online

What will I study?

This course will help you to build and develop your knowledge of the three main areas of chemistry (physical, organic and inorganic) through a good mix of practical and theory based work.

Core areas will include linking atomic structure to the chemical and physical properties of materials, investigating factors which affect the rate and energy changes of a chemical reaction, and synthesising complex organic molecules from simple precursors.


Entry requirements

You will need a total of 5 GCSEs at level 4 or above including:

  • English Language (Grade 4)
  • Maths (Grade 6)
  • Double Science (Grade 6/6) or Chemistry (Grade 6) or Triple Science (6/5/5)
  • Plus, one or two other GCSEs at grade 4 if you only have GCSEs in Chemistry or Double Science. 

Study programmes - essential skills for employment

As an entry requirement on some of our courses, you will need a GCSE in both English and maths with at least a grade 4/C (please see entry requirements above).

If this isn’t displayed under the entry requirements and you don’t currently have a GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4/C or above before joining us, you will then study English and maths as part of your programme with the aim of achieving a qualification with at least a grade 4/C. This is to help improve your chances of employment once you leave us.

In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.


How long is the course?

2 years.


How will I be assessed?

A Level certification is awarded upon completion of three examinations at the end of the two year course. A certificate of practical competence if also awarded upon completion of twelve required practical tasks during the course.


What does the course lead to?

Some chemists use their well-developed analytical skills to pursue careers in wide-ranging fields such as finance, law or forensics.


What can I progress onto?

Further study at university-level on a chemistry-related course, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, chemical engineering and many biological science degrees.


Career opportunities


How do I apply?

You don’t need to apply for each A Level course you are interested in individually.

Once we have received your application form we will invite you into college where we will be able to discuss every aspect of the courses you have chosen as well as any alternatives you may be considering.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the areas of the college used for your course choices.

Apply online

Next steps

Attend an open event

View our upcoming events

Call our general enquiries team

0808 100 3626
Getting to college Financial support How to apply Course guides

Why choose West Notts?

The number 96.2% written in a circle

96.2% A Level pass rate in 2022.

An icon of a tick and checkbox in a circle

One of the top colleges in the UK for student satisfaction.**Learner Exit Survey 2019/20

An icon of a bus in a circle

We offer a flexible and cost-effective travel pass to all students and apprentices.

An icon of a building in a circle

We have four campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

2020 Appeals Process | Policies and statements | Freedom of Information | Accessibility Statement | Modern Slavery Statement | Privacy Notices
© West Nottinghamshire College